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|Banner Image=File:Phipps Bend Trail - near trail end.jpg | |Banner Image=File:Phipps Bend Trail - near trail end.jpg | ||
|Trail Highlight=Hike, bike, or horseride along the Holston River near | |Trail Highlight=Hike, bike, or horseride along the Holston River near canceled nuclear power plant | ||
|City=Surgoinsville | |City=Surgoinsville | ||
|Trail Marking= | |Trail Marking=TVA Hiker Signs | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Horses, Fishing | |Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching, Horses, Fishing | ||
|Trail Features=Vistas, Rivers | |Trail Features=Vistas, Rivers | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Easy | |Difficulty Rating=Easy | ||
|Hike Time=2.5 hrs | |Hike Time=2.5 hrs | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=3 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=6 mi | ||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|High Point=1,127 ft | |High Point=1,127 ft | ||
| Line 31: | Line 31: | ||
#Take Highway 11W west. | #Take Highway 11W west. | ||
#Turn south on Phipps Bend Road. | #Turn south on Phipps Bend Road. | ||
#At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto | #At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto unmarked Schmiede Road. First left after Technology Drive. | ||
#Reach parking area at coordinates. The trail past locked gate | #Reach parking area at coordinates. The trail is past locked gate heading east along gravel roadway. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
[[File:Phipps bend trail profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]] | [[File:Phipps bend trail profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]] | ||
An in-and-out hike | An in-and-out hike on an old gravel road along the Holston River - six miles round trip with very limited elevation change. Path is also used by trail runners, mountain bikes, and horses. Ends at farmer's field. | ||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes and horses, so be alert. Edged by wetlands and Holston River with lots of wildlife to observe | Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes and horses, so be alert. Horses keep the gravel churned up so a more rocky experience. Edged by wetlands and Holston River with lots of wildlife to observe. | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
No fee. Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset. | No fee. Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset. | ||
Managed by Phipps Bend Industrial Park. In February 2020, there was construction to install a culvert to allow better control of the wetlands water level. | |||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
Revision as of 07:51, 9 August 2020
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| Highlight | Hike, bike, or horseride along the Holston River near canceled nuclear power plant |
| Located | Surgoinsville |
| Trail Marking | TVA Hiker Signs |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Easy |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 2.5 hrs0.156 Days <br />150 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 3 mi4.828 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 6 mi9.656 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | In-and-Out |
| Low / High Point | 1,101 ft367 Yards <br />335.585 Meters <br /> / 1,127 ft375.667 Yards <br />343.51 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 6 ft1.829 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – Counter Clockwise |
| Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days | 1 logged hikes (0 recent) |
| NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list | No other Trails within 5 mi |
| Parking | 36° 28' 25.61" N, 82° 48' 14.87" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 28' 25.61" N, 82° 48' 14.87" W Map |
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Trail Overview
In-and-out hike along a level old gravel road around the bend in Holston River at Phipps Bend Industrial Park. Opportunity to see various waterfowl due to the adjacent wetlands and river.
How to get there
From Kingsport, TN
- Take Highway 11W west.
- Turn south on Phipps Bend Road.
- At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto unmarked Schmiede Road. First left after Technology Drive.
- Reach parking area at coordinates. The trail is past locked gate heading east along gravel roadway.
Route Description
An in-and-out hike on an old gravel road along the Holston River - six miles round trip with very limited elevation change. Path is also used by trail runners, mountain bikes, and horses. Ends at farmer's field.
Typical Conditions
Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes and horses, so be alert. Horses keep the gravel churned up so a more rocky experience. Edged by wetlands and Holston River with lots of wildlife to observe.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fee. Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset.
Managed by Phipps Bend Industrial Park. In February 2020, there was construction to install a culvert to allow better control of the wetlands water level.
After the Hike
Phipps Bend was to be a nuclear power plant site. There are couple of large "ruins" left behind to see.
Misc. Information
Avoid this location during second Saturday in October as there is a trail race held here!
Photos
Leftover from nuclear plant
Holston River
End of Trail
Lillypad Pond
Deer
View near end of trail
Trail Profile
Trail Markers
